diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/storage/smartpack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/storage/smartpack.dm
index d012e773617b..3763064aa333 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/storage/smartpack.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/storage/smartpack.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 #define BACKPACK_LIGHT_LEVEL 6
-#define PROTECTIVE_COST 50
+#define PROTECTIVE_COST 150
 #define REPAIR_COST 100
 #define IMMOBILE_COST 20